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contender

🇬🇧 UK/kәn'tendә(r)/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB2

Definitions

n.

A person who competes for a prize or position, especially one with a real chance of winning

竞争者;有力的争夺者

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
contogether, with
+
tendhold, keep
+
erone who does, agent
=contender

Common Collocations

  • 1.serious contender有力的竞争者
  • 2.main contender主要竞争者
  • 3.championship contender冠军竞争者

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She is a serious contender for the presidency after her impressive campaign performance.

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